ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

  • Department of Civil Engineering has organized the 3rd National Level Technical Symposium "CONSTRUCTOPIA'24" on 27th April, 2024. Students from various colleges in and around Kanyakumari participated in technical and non-technical events and won prizes. Certificates were provided to all the participants. Mr. M. Petchikkan, Assistant Professor/Civil Engg. coordinated the programme.
  • Department of Civil Engineering in association with Amrita Institution's Innovation Council has organised an outreach program on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" at "Hindu Vidyalaya Matric Hr. Sec. School, Thuckalay" on 11.08.2023 by the resource person "Dr. S. Sivakami", Assistant Professor / Management Studies.
  • Women Empowerment Cell has organized a Poster Design Competition on the theme "Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality" at Smart Classroom, Department of Civil Engineering on September 5, 2023.
  • Department of Civil Engineering and Nature Club of Amrita College of Engineering and Technology has conducted a Mime contest on "Save Trees and Protect Environment" on 09.10.2023.
  • Department of Civil Engineering in association with Indian Green Building Council Student's Chapter of Amrita College of Engineering and Technology has conducted Paper Presentation on "Zero Energy Building" on 16.10.2023.
  • Mr. Abhijith V, Mr. Rahul R and Ms. Archana V of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Larson & Turbo Ltd., Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum from 26.02.2024 to 10.03.2024.
  • Mr. Abinash A and Mr. Nihil K of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Bharath Construction, Vediyangadu, Tiruvallur from 26.02.2024 to 10.03.2024.
  • Mr. Adithyan T K of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. Raja Builders, Coimbatore from 22.02.2024 to 06.03.2024.
  • Mr. Siva Keerthick J U of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in PWD, Kodhaiyar Basin, Water Resources Organisation, Nagercoil from 02.03.2024 to 12.03.2024.
  • Mr. Elango S of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. Fomento Construction, Nagercoil from 26.02.2024 to 10.03.2024.
  • Ms. Asheka C K of III Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. J. C. C. Constructions, Civil Engineers & Valuers, Marthandam from 09.01.2024 to 18.01.2024.
  • Mr. Bavin N and Mr. Senildo E of III Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. REES Builders, Thittuvilai from 13.01.2024 to 20.01.2024.
  • Mr. Sakthi Vignesh M A and Mr. Sujin F of III Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Saptarishi Builders, Nagercoil from to 22.01.2024 to 30.01.2024.
  • Mr. Sanjai V and Mr. Vishnu M of III Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Ideal Technologies, Nagercoil from 22.01.2024 to 30.01.2024.
  • Mr. Sharmah C K of III Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. New Millennium, Construction Company, Vellamodi from 13.01.2024 to 20.01.2024.
  • Mr. Abhin karthick S of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. Unique Construction, Attingal, Trivandrum from 03.07.2023 to 30.07.2023.
  • Ms. Cinalish Anushaa P S, Mr. Vivek J M and Mr. Sharan K of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in PWD, Kodhaiyar Basin, Water Resources Organisation, Nagercoil from 01.07.2023 to 28.07.2023.
  • Mr. Sivan S of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. 401 Design Factory, Trivandrum from 03.07.2023 to 30.07.2023.
  • The Department of Civil Engineering organized a one-day visit to Water Treatment Plant, Kattathurai, Kanyakumari for II, III & IV year students on 19.10.2023.
  • Department of Civil Engineering and Nature Club conducted an event, "Short Film Contest on Pollution Control and Sustainable Environment" in association with Amrita Institution Innovation Council at Smart Classroom on March 16, 2023.
  • Students Chapter Inauguration

    Department of Civil Engineering of Amrita College of Engineering and Technology organized students' chapter inauguration program of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), Hyderabad virtually on 07.09.2022 (10.30 am to 11.30 am). The program started with a prayer song and Tamil Thai Vazhthu, followed by a welcome address by Mr. M.S. Sabarish (II Year - B. E. Civil Engg.). Mr. M. L. Dibin Raj (IV Year - B. E. Civil Engg.) introduced the Chief Guest Mr. Rajesh B. Lund, IGBC Chairman - Coimbatore Chapter. The chief guest launched the Students Chapter and addressed the event. He shared information about the formation and vision of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Guest Speaker Sri Rekha Mavulati, Architect, shared the concepts of green building, its movement in India, and also the services offered by IGBC. The objective of this program is to facilitate a holistic approach to create environment-friendly buildings, through architectural design, water efficiency, effective handling of waste, energy efficiency, sustainable buildings, and focus on occupant comfort & well-being knowledge to the students. Vote of Thanks for the program was given by Mrs. S. Swapna Nagendran (IV Year - Civil Engg.) and the program ended with the National Anthem.

    This program was coordinated by Mrs. S. Anisha, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering and completed successfully under the guidance of Dr. T. Kannan, Principal and Mr. V. Prabhakaran, Admin Manager.

  • Department of Civil Engineering and Nature Club conducted an event, "Poster Design Contest on Water Conservation" at Strength of Materials Laboratory on November 24, 2022.
  • Mr. Abeesh A, Mr. Abisekh R, Mr. Ajay A R, Mr. Nagul R G, Mr. Netheswaran N, Mr. Prethiv Raj and Mr. Shajuv P of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Weavers Engineering and Constructions Pvt. Ltd., Adyar, Chennai from 14.07.2022 to 30.07.2022.
  • Mr. Abhishek K P, Mr. Cidambaram T M B, Mr. Deepak Singh U, Mr. Naresh K, Mr. Pravin Kumar R D, Mr. Rabinesh R S, Mr. Sankar M, Mr. Surya R, Mr. Tharan Pragateesh S and Mr. Thivakar N S of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. VGN Constructions, Chennai from 15.07.2022 to 30.07.2022.
  • Mr. Dibin Raj M L of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. Ruby Builders & Promotors, Chennai from 15.07.2022 to 31.07.2022.
  • Mr. Diwahar S and Mr. Gowtham R C of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Ravi Veer Associates Pvt. Ltd., Trichy from 15.07.2022 to 30.07.2022.
  • Ms. Swapna Nagendran S of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. Sripathy Associates Pvt. Ltd., Erode from 14.07.2022 to 28.07.2022.
  • Ms. Vaishnavi Suresh of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. SRM Constructions, Varkala, Trivandrum from 13.07.2022 to 27.07.2022.
  • Mr. Subramoni S of IV Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. L & T Construction, Kudankulam from 14.07.2022 to 30.07.2022.
  • Ms. Asheka C K of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. JCC Constructions Civil Engineers & Valuers, Vettuveni, Marthandam from 16.01.2023 to 28.01.2023.
  • Mr. Bavin N, Mr. Sabarish M S and Mr. Senildo E of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training under Mr. Rethna Kumar N, Project Consultants, Government Contractors, Nagercoil from 17.01.2023 to 25.01.2023.
  • Mr. Sakthi Vignesh M A and Mr. Sujin F of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Saptarishi Builders, Nagercoil from 18.01.2023 to 25.01.2023.
  • Mr. Sanjai V and Mr. Vishnu M of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering have attended internship training in M/s. Ideal Technologies, Nagercoil from 16.01.2023 to 26.01.2023.
  • Mr. Sharmah C V of II Year B.E. Civil Engineering has attended internship training in M/s. Mathew Engineering Company, Nalloor from 16.01.2023 to 28.01.2023.
  • 2nd National Level Technical Symposium

    Department of Civil Engineering has organized the 2nd National Level Technical Symposium "HANOVER - 23" on 1st April, 2023. Students from various colleges in and around Kanyakumari participated in technical and non-technical events and won prizes. Certificates were provided to all the participants. Mr. M. Petchikkan, Assistant Professor / Civil Engg. coordinated the programme.

  • Green club under the Department of Civil Engineering, organized an event Video Presentation -Green Life Green Garden for Civil Engineering students at Smart Class room, Civil Engineering Department on May 09, 2022.
  • Green Club under the Department of Civil Engineering, organized an expo on "Recycling Waste Materials" for Civil Engineering students at Strength of Materials Laboratory on April 07, 2022.
  • Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Veli and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Valiamala

    The Department of Civil Engineering organized a one day visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Veli and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Valiamala for B.E II, III and IV year students on 20-04-2022. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, is the lead centre of ISRO responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology. The Centre pursues active research and development in the fields of aeronautics, avionics, materials, mechanisms, vehicle integration, chemicals, propulsion, space ordnance, structures, space physics and systems reliability. The student team along with four faculty members visited VSSC space museum and witnessed the launch of space vehicle RH-200, used for the purpose of meteorological studies.

    The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is a research and development centre functioning under Indian Space Research Organization. LPSC is engaged in development of liquid and cryogenic propulsion stages for launch vehicles and auxiliary propulsion systems for both launch vehicles and satellites.

    The student team had a great opportunity to meet and interact with Dr. V Narayanan (Director of LPSC).The student team have visited LPSC library and its various testing centres. The officials at LPSC briefly explained the students about its functions and upcoming missions.

  • Water treatment plant, Arumanallur (Kanyakumari District)

    The Department of Civil Engineering organized an industrial visit to Water treatment plant, Arumanallur (Kanyakumari District) for B.E II, III and IV year students on 15-12-2021. Raw water from Kodayar river is collected by off take wells installed near Kaliyal and collected at 19.15 MLD capacity treatment plant at Arumanallur. After treatment, the water will be pumped to the proposed stand post. The water collected in the stand post will be supplied to all 9 Town Panchayats and 246 habitations through a network of 4 booster stations. Students also visited off take well at Kaliyal (Kodayar river).

    The main objective of the visit was to show the students the various processes involved in Water supply system including Sources, Transportation, Treatment and Distribution of water. The students gained some important insights through an interaction session by Mr. Shankar D (AEE, TWAD, Nagercoil).

  • The Department of Civil Engineering in association with ACET MATLAB Academy and Institution of Engineers (India) organized a one-day virtual workshop on "Application of MATLAB in Civil Engineering" on 31st August 2021.
  • Green Club under the Department of Civil Engineering organized a one-day virtual workshop on "Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering" via Microsoft Teams on 31st May 2021.

    Resource Persons: Mr. S. Bala Shanmuga Sundaram, Managing Partner, Bala Geotech Lab, Tirunelveli
    Mr. A. Venkatesh, Trainer, Cholamandalam, M S Risk Services, Chennai.

  • Green Club under the Department of Civil Engineering organized a inter-college Slide-Show PowerPoint Presentation Competition on the theme "Self-Learning Applications" via Microsoft Teams on 28th May 2021.
  • Green Club under the Department of Civil Engineering organized a "Covid-19 Awareness Poster Design Competition" via Microsoft Teams for the students of our institution on 18th May 2021.
  • Filter House, Nagercoil

    One day industrial visit to the Filter House, Nagercoil was arranged for the students of III and IV year B.E., Civil Engineering along with two faculty members on 05.03.2021. The drinking water filtration plant in Nagercoil popularly known as "filter house", filters the drinking water being supplied from Mukkadal dam to Nagercoil town and surrounding areas. Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, Assistant Executive Engineer, TWAD explained the functions of various components and methodology of filtration to the student members.

  • The Department of Civil Engineering organized a virtual webinar on "Wastewater Reuse - Policies & Challenges" via Microsoft Teams on 10th July 2020.

    Resource Persons: Ms. Elsa Sony, Senior Research Fellow, CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.